Software Engineering Director

Additional Location(s): US-CA-Sunnyvale

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the Role:

Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. Our commitment to transforming lives through meaningful innovation is more than a goal, it’s how we are advancing science for life. We are fulfilling brand promise by focusing on solutions that matter most, pursuing excellence and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

In the role of Software Engineering Director at Boston Scientific Neuromodulation division you will be accountable for delivering reliable, innovative, software medical device applications for our products. Our software is used for controlling our implantable neurostimulator; mobile and cloud solutions for our patient and clinicians. Our software products are comprised of regulated class III medical device software, Software-As-Medical-Device, and non-regulated digital health software.  In this role you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the software development of truly life changing patient therapies for the relief of debilitating diseases. 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop high-performing teams through effective hiring, mentoring, performance management, career planning, and retention strategies.
• Set clear goals and priorities that align engineering execution with overall business objectives.
• Define and implement software development methodologies and establish reliable estimation practices to ensure predictable delivery.

• Apply leading software development practices, including use of robust CI/CD toolchains and development environments to facilitate efficient and high-quality software delivery.
• Utilize established development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum within iterative development frameworks to support adaptive, effective, and streamlined software development processes.

• Allocate resources and designate project leads to support successful project execution while monitoring metrics against plan.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional partners including Marketing, Project Management, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Establish scalable team structures and processes to support growth across multiple software products.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by contributing to product design, evaluating new technologies, and leading buy vs. build decisions.
• Strengthen partnerships and industry presence through networking, technology evaluation, and development of strategic collaborations.
• Oversee software product architecture, design, and risk management (IEC 62304, FMEA, hazard analysis, cybersecurity).
• Manage budgets and ensure delivery of reliable, high-availability software solutions across mobile, cloud, and connected platforms.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field with 10+ years of relevant work experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• 8+ years of experience directly managing software R&D teams responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of core products and services
• Directed agile/scrum delivery across multiple cross-functional teams, consistently achieving product milestones and accelerating time-to-market
• Demonstrated ability to lead within a matrix organization by empowering and enabling leaders at every level, fostering trust, followership, and independent decision-making while providing clear strategic guidance

• Working knowledge of C#, Swift, Node.js, Java, UX, Containers, Cloud, Windows™, iOS, Android, and Web Applications

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven collaborator who actively partners across functions and embraces best practices from diverse disciplines
• Proven track record of cultivating a collaborative, transparent culture that avoids silos, promotes dynamic communication, and strengthens team morale, development, and cohesion to achieve business objectives collectively
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and excellence in delivering high-quality outcomes
• Innovative mindset with the confidence to challenge conventional approaches and advocate for new ideas
• Strong passion for continuous learning and the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies

What makes Boston Scientific Neuromodulation so special?
We’ve seen the difference that Neuromodulation technology such as spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation can make. These breakthroughs have helped more than 400,000 people worldwide over the past four decades. But there is still enormous potential to help even more people. In our drive to be the world leader in neurological devices, we strive to improve every life we touch through our dedication to innovation, our commitment to people, and our passion for performance.

Requisition ID: 614173

Minimum Salary: $157600 

Maximum Salary: $299500 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.